US Bridges

IH 794 over Land

Fair

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin · 3.1 MI E JCT IH 94 · Structure no. B4004000S150000

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IH 794 over Land is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IH 794 over Land in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 48 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,460 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIH 794
CrossesLand
Location3.1 MI E JCT IH 94
RouteInterstate 794
Coordinates43.00807, -87.89205
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width125 ft (38 m)
Roadway width117 ft (35.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,800 (2022)
Projected traffic43,460 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IH 794 over Land built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is IH 794 over Land in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does IH 794 over Land carry?

About 35,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IH 794 over Land?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns IH 794 over Land?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.